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Application Cyber Security Engineer
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Apply by
August 2, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
### **Application Cyber Security Engineer**
**Location:** Hybrid – DMV area (DC, MD, VA) | Monthly onsite in Reston, VA
**Company Overview**
Glint Tech Solutions is a women-owned global staffing and IT recruiting firm connecting top technical talent with leading enterprise clients across the United States.
**Project Description**
Our client, a leading healthcare payor in Reston, VA, is seeking a software-focused Application Cyber Security Engineer to support DevSecOps, AWS Cloud Security, and cloud migration initiatives. This is primarily a remote role with required monthly onsite visits to Reston, VA. Candidates must reside in the DC, MD, or VA area — travel expenses will not be reimbursed. The interview process includes 2 rounds with a mandatory F2F final round in Reston, VA.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement application security solutions; architect and engineer trusted systems into secure systems
- Support DevSecOps practices including SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, penetration testing, secure code review, and threat modeling
- Secure AWS environments across IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, CloudTrail, Security Hub, and GuardDuty
- Manage Kubernetes and container security including Amazon EKS, pod security, RBAC, network policies, and runtime hardening
- Operate CNAPP, CSPM, KSPM, and CWPP platforms such as Wiz, CrowdStrike, or similar solutions
- Map application and cloud-native controls to frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Benchmarks, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Implement infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code using Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation, and Rego/OPA
- Collaborate with development teams to communicate security findings and drive practical remediation
- Advise management on cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures
**Mandatory Skills**
- Strong hands-on experience in Application Security, Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and Vulnerability Management
- Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, and secure coding practices
- Hands-on experience with CNAPP, CSPM, KSPM, CWPP platforms (Wiz, CrowdStrike, or similar)
- Hands-on AWS cloud security experience across core services
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container security including Amazon EKS
- Strong CI/CD and DevSecOps pipeline security experience
- Experience with IaC and policy-as-code tools — Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation, Rego/OPA
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- One or more certifications required: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CISA
**Nice-to-Have Skills**
- AWS Certified Security Specialty certification
- Experience in healthcare or similarly regulated industries
- Background in cloud migration security initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement application security solutions and architect trusted systems
- Support DevSecOps practices including SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, penetration testing, and threat modeling
- Secure AWS environments across IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, CloudTrail, Security Hub, and GuardDuty
- Manage Kubernetes and container security including pod security, RBAC, and runtime hardening
- Operate CNAPP, CSPM, KSPM, and CWPP platforms such as Wiz or CrowdStrike
- Map application and cloud-native controls to frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC2
- Implement infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code using Terraform, Helm, and CloudFormation
- Collaborate with development teams to communicate security findings and drive remediation
- Advise management on cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures
Requirements
- CISSP
- CISM
- CEH
- CISA
Skills Required
Application SecuritySecure SDLCDevSecOpsCloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementOWASP Top 10API SecurityCNAPPCSPMKSPMCWPPWizCrowdStrikeAWSIAMEC2S3LambdaEKSCloudTrailSecurity HubGuardDutyKubernetesContainer SecurityCI/CDTerraformHelmCloudFormationRegoOPANIST CSFNIST 800-53ISO 27001SOC2CIS BenchmarksMITRE ATT&CKWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationHealthcare Industry KnowledgeCloud Migration Security
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